A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
Slider
Hammer+
A hammer breaking ball drops vertically with velocity through the zone, or 12-to-6 movement. Hammer+ of 100 is MLB average.
Slider
Sweep+
A sweeping breaking ball moves horizontally with velocity through the zone. Sweep+ of 100 is MLB average.
The highest Edge Score within the given year. Edge Score is a comprehensive score that takes the core-six visual skills into account, providing an assessment of an athlete’s overall visual ability.
Name: Adam Park
Positional Profile: Right-Handed Pitcher/3rd Base
Body: 5-foot-9, 150-pound, wiry strong athletic frame, twitchy actions.
Hit: A RHH, wider setup, loose and active hands. The swing is short, line drive gap to gap approach with some bat speed and life.
Power: The exit velocity was clocked at 85 mph, showing average pop.
Arm: The arm was clocked at 74 mph, easy carry across the diamond.
Defense: Moves well to both sides at third base, glove should soften over time.
ATH: Ran a 4.57 from home to 1st base.
Delivery: The delivery is simple and athletic, quick athletic lift, gets down the mound quick. Squared up to the plate on release.
Arm Action: The arm action is short and quick, working from a ¾ slot.
FB: The fastball was at 78 mph, with life and arm side run to it.
CB: The breaking ball, thrown for strikes, topped at 64 mph, could get more FB hand speed with it.
CH: The changeup shows above average, fade and action to it.